The FrontLine National Test comprises two primary exams:
Entry Level: Technicians, patrol, detective
Supervisory: Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant
Sections: 4
Time: 2 Hours and 20 Minutes
Questions: 100
Test Sections: Each section of the exam is timed and administered separately. Passing this battery of tests is required in order to continue on to the next phase in the hiring process.
FrontLine National Situational Judgment and Human Relations Video Test - 46 scenarios of actual situations often encountered by Police Officers, all visualized on screen with a 90-minute time limit. You need to select the alternative that you think is the best course of action to take in response to the given situation. The main competencies assessed are judgment, decision making, common sense, flexibility, public relations and teamwork. It is important to remember that you have about 10 seconds per question and the videos will not stop running.
FrontLine National Report-Writing Video-Based Test – this section of the Frontline exam is a video-based test, which involves a situation visualized, where you must write a report containing the information presented in the scenario. After getting two viewings to take notes, and a sample question, you will be provided with 10 minutes to write a single comprehensive report.
FrontLine National Reading Test – is a multiple-choice sentence competitive exam with 15 questions and 10-minute time frame.
Multiple-Choice Reading Test – This last section contains 30 questions which must be completed in 30 minutes. You will be shown broken sentences and must choose the right word to complete the sentence.
Note: Our FrontLine PrepPack™ is customized according to the topics that appear on the actual FrontLine exam. There is however a difference, the FrontLine exam has video based sections, our questions are text-based.
FrontLine National Situational Judgment Sample Question
Read the following paragraph and decide if officer Jones' behavior was acceptable:
Officer Jones stops a car for a minor violation. She approaches the car, explains the violation to the driver, and asks him for his license and registration. Eventually, she writes him a ticket. After concluding the traffic stop and permitting the driver to continue on his way, the driver asks her if it would be alright for him to take her phone number and ask her out on a date. Officer Jones agrees and hands him her number.
FrontLine National Reading Sample Question
Choose the combination of words that is most suitable to fill in the blanks.
The ____ they died out has been a matter of ____ scientific debate.
The correct answer is C. The reason they died out has been a matter of considerable scientific debate.
Incorrect Answers
A and D have reason spelled wrong. B is incorrect as considerate is not the same word as conservable.
Rising to the Challenge:
While many times these tests will be customized by various organizations, they will focus on a range of characteristics and traits needed to get the job done and move into more senior positions.
According to the official site, this includes:
FrontLine Testing is conducted under the auspices of NTN – National Testing Network, which holds contacts with public safety departments across the United States. By administering and streaming tests, like the FrontLine Test, NTN saves public safety organizations both money, time, and resources. But this also means that with higher professional standards you must up your game to prepare.
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You must get a minimum of 65% on the video scenarios and a minimum of 70% on the reading and writing portions. However, it is crucial to aim higher than this minimal score, as it will be factored into the rest of the hiring process.
In the event you want to re-take the test, you must wait a minimum of three months to do so. Also please note that your score is kept on file for 12 months from the date you took the test. Once the results are deleted, you must re-start the entire application process anew.
Well, the 10 second limit is mainly for the National Situational Judgment and Human Relations Video Test section. The test provider has found that 10 seconds is the minimal time needed to make a correct choice because on the job you will have to make quick lifesaving calls.
The short answer is no. The questions on the test your common sense ability and street smarts. It is less about procedures and more about how quickly you can think and react. The majority of the questions focus on your initial reaction, not long-term solutions. In short, don’t overthink it.
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